John Earl Jelks: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 6
- on screen
- 1985–2025
- box office
- $11.4K
- average score
- 92
John Earl Jelks's Career in Numbers
John Earl Jelks's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Earl Jelks works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Dark Exodus (1985) to Compensation (2025), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
John Earl Jelks Movies by Decade
- 1980s 2
- 1990s 2
- 2020s 2
The 1980s were John Earl Jelks's busiest decade, with 2 films.
John Earl Jelks Movies by Genre
- Drama 4
- Romance 1
- History 1
Drama is the genre John Earl Jelks has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of romance (1).
John Earl Jelks Career Milestones
- First film
- Dark Exodus 1985
- Biggest box office hit
- Compensation $11.4K worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Compensation Movie Echo Score 92
- Newest film
- Compensation 2025
John Earl Jelks Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Earl Jelks is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 92. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025
Compensation as Arthur Jones, Nico Jones · Drama Movie Echo Score: 92 - 2021
A Holiday in Harlem as Thomas · Romance - 1999
Compensation as Arthur/Nico Jones · History Worldwide box office: $11.4K - 1991
A Powerful Thang as Craig Watkins (as John Jelks) · Drama - 1986
Crocodile Conspiracy as (as John Jelks) · Drama - 1985
Dark Exodus Drama
John Earl Jelks: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Earl Jelks has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Earl Jelks been in?
John Earl Jelks is credited on 6 films, from 1985 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Earl Jelks's highest-grossing movie?
Compensation (1999) is John Earl Jelks's biggest box office hit, with $11.4K worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, John Earl Jelks's movies have made $11.4K.
John Earl Jelks's biggest hits What is the best John Earl Jelks movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Earl Jelks's best-rated film is Compensation (2025) with a score of 92.
Best John Earl Jelks movies, ranked What is John Earl Jelks's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Earl Jelks's filmography is Compensation (2025), in the role of Arthur Jones, Nico Jones.
The Best John Earl Jelks Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 6 credits.
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